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Jean Lau Chin - Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination, Inbunden

Inbunden, Engelska, 2009

Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination

Av Jean Lau Chin

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An updated and condensed version of the landmark work on the psychological impact of prejudice and discrimination.Spanning four volumes, the first edition of The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination provided a much-needed cornerstone work on one of the most crucial issues in the United States today. This updated and condensed edition of the award-winning set is a streamlined yet rich and insightful look at the mechanisms of prejudice and discrimination in practice. Editor Jean Chin and contributors from across the nation offer insight into how discrimination in American society is rationalized and enacted, as well as how it is experienced by diverse groups. Coverage goes beyond racism to include sexism and the plight of LGBTQ youths, as well as people with disabilities. Updates include a new introduction and conclusion presenting developments, successes, and failures in fighting prejudice and discrimination since the original set was published.17 contributors bring diverse and differing perspectives on prejudice and discriminationEach chapter concludes with a "Toolbox for Change" section, which proposes strategies for eliminating prejudice and discrimination
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  • Utgivningsdatum: 2009-11-01
  • Mått: 172 x 242 x 28 mm
  • Vikt: 572 g
  • Format: Inbunden
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 284
  • Förlag: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
  • ISBN: 9780313378218
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Jean Lau Chin, Ed.D., A.B.P.P. is professor and dean of the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University in Garden City, NY. Dr. Chin is the editor of Praeger's Diversity in Mind and in Action and the series editor for Praeger's line of books focused on issues in psychology, race, and ethnicity.

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"President Obama's biracial background serves as a springboard for the revised, condensed edition of this landmark four-volume edition published in 2004. Chin (advanced psychological studies, Adelphi U., Garden City, NJ) introduces 17 chapters presenting diverse theoretical and personal perspectives on sexism, prejudice against sexual and other minorities, and people with disabilities, as well as racism. Updates include a new introduction and conclusion presenting developments, successes, and failures in fighting prejudice and discrimination. Chapters include toolboxes for ways to achieve cultural competence and change at the individual and system levels." - Reference & Research Book News

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